Re-interpreting the Mysteries of Mithras
Ernest Renan suggested that without the rise of Christianity, we might all have embraced the cult of Mithras. Nevertheless, it has had a lasting influence on secret societies, religious movements and popular culture.
Notitiae
News and articles
from The New Mithraeum
The MITHRA Project
Laurent Bricault has revolutionised Mithraic studies with the exhibition The Mystery of Mithras. Meet this professor in Toulouse for a fascinating look at the latest discoveries and what lies ahead.
The Father of Mithras
It is well known that Mithras was born from a rock. However, less has been written about the father of the solar god, and especially about how he conceived him.
Mithras in Hispania
On the occasion of the discovery of a Mithraeum in Cabra, Spain, we talk to Jaime Alvar, a leading figure in the field of Mithraism. With him, we examine the testimonies known to date and the peculiarities of the cult of Mithras in Hispania.
Let’s talk about Mithras with Yolanda De Iuliis
Yolanda’s multimedia dissertation focuses on the cognitive mechanisms that motivate Mithras worshippers. Her work includes a podcast entitled Conversations about Mithras.
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Press clips
A new mithraeum discovered during excavation in Trier
A place of worship for the Roman god of light Mithras was discovered during archaeological excavations in Trier. This includes a larger relief.
Hallan en el yacimiento romano de Cabra (Córdoba) un lugar de culto al dios Mithra
Las excavaciones llevadas a cabo en el yacimiento arqueológico romano de la villa de Mithra, en Cabra (Córdoba), han deparado el excepcional hallazgo de un mitreo, o zona destinada al culto al dios Mithra, cuya estatua fue descubierta hace unos 70 años.
Agencia
Call for PhD students and post-doctoral fellows specialising in Mithras
On the occasion of the exhibition, the Royal Museum of Mariemont invites five experts from Europe to emulate the research on the cult of Mithras.
Before MAGA: Mithras, Phrygian Caps, and the Politics of Headwear
Despite the current political landscape of the US, we can look to antiquity to see that the red cap was actually once a symbol of citizenship and welcome to the foreigner.
Sarah E. Bond
Los dioses de Egipto y Persia que los romanos honraron en Lucus Augusti
La Domus de Mitreo y el Centro Arqueolóxico de San Roque muestran otra cara del viejo Lugo
Lorena García Calvo
Some places to visit
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Mithraea of Dülük
The Mithraea of Doliche, ancient Dülük, Turkey, are unique in that they represent two distinct shrines on the same site.
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Mithréum de Lucciana, Corsica
For the first time, a Mithraeum has been discovered in Corsica, at the site of Mariana, Lucciana (Haute-Corse).
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Mithraeum of Sidon
The Mithraeum of Sidon may have escaped destruction because the Mithras worshippers walled up the entrance to the underground sanctuary.
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La grotta del Mitreo
The site was destroyed in the 5th century but some elements, including the benches, can still been seen.
Mithraic art and artefacts
Tauroctony of Memphis
Imprint of a gem with Mithras killing the bull
Aion from Nida
Altar with Phrygian cap from Altbachtal
Dionysus group marble of London
Altar of Kalkar
Tauroctony of Gimmeldingen
Head of Antiochus I of Commenage
Tauroctony sculpture in the Sala dei Animali
Sententia
Guest insights
I’m not sure why the rock birth isn’t on show in the museum. I assume the Victorinus altar is …
As far as I can find the CIMRM number of this one is: 1083 and not 606.
here’s a wonderful article, full of meanings to explain the different gods. In the religion of Mit…
Hey Behzad! I’m currently reading into Gnosticism and am hoping to make an article for the site co…
I would also heartily recommend the exhibition catalog - it's a fantastic work, combining essays fro…
Savez vous si du mobilier a été découvert dans la salle annexe sud ou il ne restait rien ?
hello, what does symbolize this huge spher with a crown over? I believe resurrection of the soul . I…
Mithra killing the Bull from behind also is the sign of Spring and victory of light over darkness. …
Look at that the satisfaction of that man who's showing that discover during the time the sanctuaréo…
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